In the past, cruise ship packages were regarded as getaways for the wealthy, but today's affordable cruise lines have made cruise vacations very popular among everyday people. While luxurious ocean liners roam the seas offering grand accommodations and personal butler service, their prices are thousands of dollars over a typical travelers' vacation budget. No worries! There are several cruise lines that will carry you to exotic destinations and show you a good time at budget-friendly prices.

5 Night  Key West & Mexico Cruise on Celebrity Summit

From Miami, you'll go to Key West where you can rent a jet ski or do some deep sea fishing. Then you will cruise to Cozumel, where you can hang at the beach or explore the island on an ATV.

7 Night Bahamas & Florida on MSC Meraviglia

From New York, you'll cruise to Port Canaveral, where you can tour Kennedy Space Center, or enjoy the warm rays of Cocoa Beach. Next you'll go to Ocean Cay and Nassau where you can skim the waters on a family-size kayak.

3 Night Baja Mexico on Carnival Radiance

Make the best of a long weekend as you leave Long Beach, CA for Baja Mexico, where you can tour wine country or go horseback riding along the beach.

4 Night Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas

After leaving Tampa, get ready for the vibrant island of Cozumel, where you can explore the incredible Mayan ruins, swim with the dolphins, or shop from local artisans.

7 Night Alaska Explorer on Holland America's Eurodam

From Seattle, you'll cruise through the scenic areas of the Puget Sound and Stephen's Passage. First stop is Juneau for whale watching or a tramway ride, then you'll pass the stunning Glacier Bay. Next stop: Icy Strait Point on Chichagof island, then Sitka, and Ketchikan.